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Our Home School Days programs are specifically designed for children of all ages to foster a love for nature and science. Each session explores a unique topic and includes a variety of engaging activities such as hands-on experiments, crafts, animal interactions, and private tours. While Home School Days are typically held on the first Thursday of every month from 1 PM to 3 PM, some dates may be adjusted due to holidays. These programs are complimentary for members, while non-members can participate with the regular cost of admission. If you regularly attend Home School Days, consider purchasing a membership to enjoy these enriching experiences at no additional cost.
Our Home School Days programs' structure is designed to provide a fun and hands-on learning experience for students. From 1-2 PM, the schedule includes an introduction, a topic discussion or lesson, and a hands-on activity or experiment. Following this, from 2-3 PM, activities may include a craft, an animal interaction, or a private tour to expand on the lesson. These activities are flexible and can include any of the listed activities to ensure a rich educational experience. Home Schoolers may come before or stay after programming time to enjoy our botanical gardens, the tropical butterfly house and reptile shack. We ask that you reserve a spot for any Home School Days you wish to attend, so we have the correct number of materials.
For any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please contact [email protected] or choose the Inquiry button below.
Home School Days Topics:
September 5, 2024: Monarch Migration
Explore the life cycle and migration of monarch butterflies and learn how to track their migratory patterns.
October 2024: Spooky Species
No home school day this month due to the State Fair of Texas.
November 7, 2024: Harvest Time
Discover why leaves change color in autumn, create your own scarecrow using natural and recycled materials, and learn about the science behind falling leaves.
December 5, 2024: Winter Gardens
Learn how animals adapt to winter, study the unique characteristics of evergreen plants, and make festive crafts using natural materials to celebrate the season.
January 9, 2025: Winter Wonderland
Join us for ice and snow experiments to uncover the science behind winter, observe winter birds, and create bird feeders to help them through the cold months.
February 6, 2025: Love in Nature
Explore the fascinating courtship behaviors of various animals, create heart-shaped crafts from natural materials, and understand the importance of plant pollination.
March 6, 2025: Spring Awakening
Plant seeds and learn about their growth cycles, embark on a scavenger hunt to find early spring flowers, and discover the conditions needed for seeds to thrive.
April 3, 2025: Earth Day Extravaganza
Join us for engaging activities designed to educate participants about environmental stewardship, such as crafting with recyclable materials and building bug hotels to support garden health.
May 1, 2025: Marvelous Insects
Explore the butterfly life cycle with live examples, identify various insects and their roles in the ecosystem, and build habitats to attract beneficial insects.
June 5, 2025: Water Wonders
Investigate the properties of water, the water cycle and create water filters.
July 3, 2025: Summer Survival
Discover how desert plants and animals adapt to harsh environments, create sun prints using natural objects, and study how different plants survive in heat.
August 7, 2025: Composting 101
Learn about the importance of decomposers in our environment and explore the basics of composting.